Circuit class therapy or one-on-one sessions: Which benefits stroke rehabilitation best?

In 2007, controlled trial conducted by Coralie K English and colleagues, the effectiveness of circuit class therapy versus individual physiotherapy (PT) sessions in enhancing walking ability and functional balance among stroke survivors undergoing inpatient rehabilitation was examined. This non-randomized, single-blind study involved sixty-eight participants receiving inpatient stroke rehabilitation within a medical rehabilitation ward. The participants were divided into two groups: one receiving group circuit class … Continue reading Circuit class therapy or one-on-one sessions: Which benefits stroke rehabilitation best?

Which exercise approach prevails? A comparative study of supervised vs. non-supervised programs for hip surgery recovery in elderly patients

In 2006, a study by Eli Carmeli, et. al., the effectiveness of supervised versus non-supervised exercise programs for elderly individuals recuperating from hip surgery was investigated. The purpose was to evaluate and compare the outcomes of two distinct rehabilitation approaches. A prospective, descriptive, and quantitative study was conducted involving two groups: Group A, consisting of 34 participants (21 females, 13 males, mean age 79.2 years), … Continue reading Which exercise approach prevails? A comparative study of supervised vs. non-supervised programs for hip surgery recovery in elderly patients

Does vestibular rehabilitation improve repetitive head movement tasks? Insights from a clinical study

In 2004, a study conducted by Helen S. Cohen, et. al., researchers aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of vestibular rehabilitation exercises on improving performance in purposeful activities among individuals suffering from chronic vertigo caused by peripheral vestibular weakness. While numerous studies have explored the efficacy of vestibular rehabilitation in alleviating vertigo and disequilibrium, few have delved into its effects on purposeful activities. The study, conducted … Continue reading Does vestibular rehabilitation improve repetitive head movement tasks? Insights from a clinical study

Can video-based home therapy revolutionize stroke rehabilitation?

In a recent randomized controlled trial conducted at a tertiary hospital, researchers led by Nor Shahizan Redzuan, et. al.,(2012) sought to determine the effectiveness of a video-based therapy program for patients recovering from acute stroke. The study involved 90 participants, with 44 assigned to the intervention group and 46 to the control group. The intervention group received a novel approach to post-stroke rehabilitation, which involved … Continue reading Can video-based home therapy revolutionize stroke rehabilitation?